Domestic Violence and Abuse

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 000 immediately.

In Australia, violence and abuse against partners and family members are crimes. Victims of abuse or domestic violence are strongly encouraged to seek support and assistance as soon as possible. The following is a list of agencies that offer professional counseling and provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and abuse. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

National Services

Tel: 1800 200 526

For translating and interpreting, call 13 14 50 and ask them to contact 1800 200 526.

For callers with hearing impairment, call 1800 555 677 and quote ‘1800 200 526’.

National crisis/help line contacts

Relationships Australia

Women's legal service

Men’s Line Australia

Domestic Violence Resource Centre

Australian Capital Territory
   Tel: (02) 6280 0900
   Women's Information and Referral Centre

New South Wales
   Tel: 1800 656 463
   Violence Prevention Coordination Unit

Northern Territory
   Tel: 1800 019 116
   Domestic and Personal Violence Protection Unit counselling services

Queensland
   Tel: 1800 811 811
   Domestic Violence Services - Regional Services

South Australia
   Tel: 1800 800 098
   Women’s Information Service

Tasmania
   Tel: 1800 608 122
   Women Tasmania

Victoria
   Tel: 1800 015 188
   Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)

Western Australia
   Tel: 1800 007 339
   Department for Child Protection

Resources in the United States
   The Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Centre
   +1 866 879 6636